High silicon ferro-silicon imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high silicon ferro-silicon by Nigeria reached $2.4 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 101% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 747 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 611 t |
| 2020 | $649K | 634 t |
| 2019 | $564K | 798 t |
| 2018 | $839K | 627 t |
| 2017 | $437K | 400 t |
Where Nigeria imports high silicon ferro-silicon from
India alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 86% |
| China | $326K | 14% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.24 per kg, close to the world average of $1.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria high silicon ferro-silicon imports (HS 7202.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7202.21: Ferro-alloys: ferro-silicon, containing by weight more than 55% of silicon.
Common questions
What is the value of high silicon ferro-silicon imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported high silicon ferro-silicon worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply high silicon ferro-silicon to Nigeria?
India was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (14%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average import price of high silicon ferro-silicon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.24 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $1.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high silicon ferro-silicon to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $437 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 441%. The peak was 2022 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon?
The HS code for high silicon ferro-silicon is subheading 7202.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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